Henri De La Grandville
Pregny-Chambésy
Summary
I have a solid 15-year experience within the international sports movement and have acted as International Federations Manager for several years for various organizations both in Lausanne and Geneva.
Currently International Federations Coordinator within the Paris 2024 LOC for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, my background in Sports law and my general passion for sport lead me to naturally apply for this role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
International Federations Coordinator
Paris 2024
04.2024 - Current
- Main liaison person for two summer sports federations for the 2024 Olympic Games (FIE and WT).
- Provided guidelines, recommendations to the IFs in transport, accommodation, labour regulations, allocated seating and competition schedules.
- Worked on the publication of the DSLA, IF Guides and Team Leader Guides for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Prepared various presentations and documents in the lead up of the Games.
Co-Founder
2IS - Independent Intelligence in Sport
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the financial and legal matters of 2IS as well as product development and client relations.
- Conducted projects with several International Federations to assist them in their media and event hosting strategies.
- Worked with the Olympic City of Rio de Janeiro to plan their 10-year sport event hosting vision and objectives.
Director, Sportcal Switzerland
Sportcal
04.2008 - 12.2019
- In charge of managing relationships with more than 30 International Federations for several years.
- Worked with IFs on bespoke research projects in the events, media, sponsorship and impact sectors.
- Started at Sportcal in 2008 as Sports Researcher, then became Senior Researcher, International Federations Relations Manager from 2010 to 2014 and then Senior Account Manager until 2018 when became the Director of the Swiss office.
Education
Master - Sports Law
University of Neuchatel
Neuchatel, Switzerland03.2008
Bachelor - Law
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland06.2006
Skills
- Adaptability
- Team player
- Effectiveness
- Relationship building
- Spirit of initiative
- Commitment
Accomplishments
Volunteer firefighter
Captain of a tennis team
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
International Federations Coordinator
Paris 2024
04.2024 - Current
Co-Founder
2IS - Independent Intelligence in Sport
01.2020 - Current
Director, Sportcal Switzerland
Sportcal
04.2008 - 12.2019
Master - Sports Law
University of Neuchatel
Bachelor - Law
University of Geneva
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